Do you find yourself getting anxious if you even think about going to the dentist? Do you worry about pain, something going wrong, the whir of the drill, or just hate having someone’s hands in your mouth? If so, you are far from alone. Dental anxiety — and its more severe cousin, dental phobia — is extremely widespread. As many

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and the American Dental Association has declared this year’s slogan “Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth for a healthy smile.” Instilling excellent oral hygiene habits at a young age is critical for maintaining the health of teeth and gums during childhood and beyond. This is the time when

Healthy gums not only support your teeth, but they maximize your chances of having a healthy body overall. Unchecked gum disease is associated with heart disease, diabetes, and other serious systemic problems. We offer the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique for gum recession, a minimally invasive treatment that restores gum health without the need for extensive cutting or stitching. Even if

Just like adults, kids should brush their twice a day for two minutes. We understand that it can be difficult to do a thorough job on a squirmy toddler, but it’s important to introduce good habits that will last your child through adulthood. Watch this helpful video from the American Dental Association. It’s packed with tips and advice for brushing

Lauren suffered from jaw pain due to her habit of clenching and grinding her teeth at night. When our Albuquerque dentist recommended a night guard, she was nervous it would be difficult to wear. She found that not only is her night guard comfortable, but it has reduced her symptoms. She loves the dentist’s thorough and approachable style and the

Your golden years should be some of the best of your life. You have free time to spend with family and friends. You have time to travel. You can pursue new hobbies that you couldn’t while you were working and raising your family. Staying as healthy as possible will make it easier for you to keep doing those things that

You brush your teeth every morning and night. You floss daily. You visit the dentist every six months. But before you pat yourself on the back, let’s take a look at one other component of good preventive care: diet. You’re surely aware that what you eat (and don’t eat) has an enormous influence on the health and well-being of your

Have you been living with a smile that just doesn’t make you want to, well, smile? Do you have a habit of hiding your teeth behind your hand, or posing for photographs with your mouth closed? The new year is just days away. What better time to make a change for the better? In 2018, resolve to focus on your

Dentistry has come a long way over the past several years. Today’s restorative and cosmetic procedures are truly amazing, able to transform damaged and worn-down pearly whites into gorgeous smiles that look totally lifelike. However, one thing has not changed. And that is the importance of preventive dentistry: practicing good oral hygiene at home and keeping a schedule of regular

Does the idea of visiting the dentist make you break out into a cold sweat? Do you put off appointments because of nerves? If you suffer from dental anxiety, the worst thing you can do is avoid regular dental checkups. Because if you don’t practice good preventive care, you will likely require more invasive and uncomfortable procedures in the future.